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US invasion adds support to strong local currency
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» The baht is expected to trade in a range of 31.00-31.85 to the US dollar this week, supported by a rally in global gold prices driven largely by the US invasion in Venezuela.
Gold set to gain from Venezuelan upheaval
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 06/01/2026
» Gold prices could potentially revisit the record high of US$4,549 an ounce, pushing the domestic price of gold bars to 67,000 baht per baht-weight, attributed to geopolitical tensions after the US announced it is "managing" Venezuela following the capture and removal of President Nicolás Maduro, gold traders say.
Binance unit sees Bitcoin hitting $120,000
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/11/2025
» Bitcoin is forecast to peak in the first quarter of 2026, with the price possibly reaching US$120,000, backed by continued regulatory enhancement, growing acceptance from institutional and mainstream players, and the rise of stablecoins, says the Thai unit of Binance -- the world's largest cryptocurrency exchange.
Analysts advise investors to steer clear of troubled Dusit
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 30/05/2025
» Investors are recommended to avoid Dusit Thani (DUSIT) as troubles at the SET-listed hospitality group linger after a shareholders meeting this week blocked the appointment of four directors, sounding an alarm about internal conflicts among major shareholders.
ITD, property lead drop in Thai stock market
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 01/04/2025
» Shares of Italian-Thai Development (ITD) and property development companies led the decline of the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) index on Monday following Friday's major earthquake, with an analyst suggesting short-term psychological impact would last for a couple of days.
Traders upgrade 2025 gold price forecast
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 28/03/2025
» The Gold Traders Association (GTA) has upgraded its international gold price forecast for 2025 to US$3,400 an ounce from $3,200, adding the domestic price could top 50,000 baht per baht-weight in the second quarter.
K-Asset: BoT to cut rates in H1 as stimulus takes effect
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 24/01/2025
» The Bank of Thailand is projected to cut interest rates in the first half of 2025 as the country needs support from both fiscal and monetary policies to spur economic growth, says Kasikorn Asset Management (K-Asset).
Thaivivat Holdings shares jump by more than 5% after Itochu move
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 17/01/2025
» Shares of Thaivivat Holdings (TVH) on the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) jumped by more than 5% yesterday after the insurance firm announced Japanese trading house Itochu would buy roughly 20% of its subsidiary Thaivivat Insurance (TVI).
Baht to weaken next year amid US tariffs
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 20/12/2024
» The baht is expected to depreciate and finish at 34.50 to the US dollar by year-end, before sliding to 35.50 in 2025 as new US government policies pressure the yuan next year, says Kasikorn Research Center (K-Research).
Delta shares dip 18% on SET measure
Business, Nareerat Wiriyapong, Published on 22/11/2024
» Shares of Delta Electronics (Thailand) plunged by almost 20% in morning trade yesterday after the Stock Exchange of Thailand (SET) imposed market surveillance measures on the bourse's largest stock in terms of market capitalisation, citing unusual trading patterns.